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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,409.98, 44,723.90 and 18,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,409.98, 44,723.90 and 18,069.32 is: 24,934.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,409.98 : 44,723.90 = 18,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,409.98/44,723.90 = 18,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,409.98x = 44,723.90 × 18,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,409.98x = 808,130,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,130,460.75/32,409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.62

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